Which of the Following Statements Describes Population Momentum

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes population momentum?

• A)Because of previously high fertility rates,there is a large population at reproductive age.Even if fertility rates are low,the population will still grow because a lot of people will be having children.
• B)Because of low fertility rates,large populations will stay large instead of getting smaller.
• C)Because of high fertility rates,the population continues to grow.
• D)Because fertility rates are increasing in many parts of the world,populations are going to start growing faster because a lot of people will be having a lot of children.
• E)Because fertility rates are decreasing around the world,populations are going to quickly decrease because women are having fewer children.

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